Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) is a private boarding school, educating students from grades 6-12 with a focus on integrating Eastern and Western cultures. The combination of our philosophy, academic and unique extracurricular programming gives our students a competitive advantage in an increasingly interconnected and global economy. FEIA empowers our students to realize their academic potential and are well prepared for post-secondary education and beyond.
Though relatively new, FEIA has a lot to offer, beginning with extensive physical resources. The campus includes two academic buildings, with some structures dating to the 1920s, and others, modernist, constructed in the 1960s. Learning and living areas are varied, spacious, and developed in ways that you simply don’t find in international schools of this vintage. To build a campus this large and well-appointed would be a feat for any school in its first years. Also beginning construction is a boarding facility that, once finished, promises to be jewel of the property. To say the school is proximate to the Canada-US border risks understatement—Buffalo, New York, is just across the Niagara River, the shore of which is just a block from the FEIA campus. Also close by is the largest customs port between the two countries. As such, the school has access a considerable array of transportation hubs, including both the Toronto and Buffalo international airports. The academic program is rigorous, created for students intending to go on to post-secondary studies in North America. The co-curricular program adds dimension to student life, and is rightly a priority of faculty. Given that the school is relatively new, FEIA perhaps isn’t the first option that comes to mind, though that will surely change, particularly with the completion of the dormitory. It’s a strong option, to be sure, and definitely a school to watch.
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
FEIA offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
English - 80% | French - 10% | Mandarin - 10% |
In grade Gr. 12, FEIA students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
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FEIA | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
Site Average | 41 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins | 69 mins | 81 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 2
Recreational sports: 7
Fort Erie International Academy offers 6 clubs and extracurricular programs.
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Day (Domestic) | $30,000 | ||||||
Boarding | $58,545 |
Applicants must be local to Fort Erie and entering grades 6-12.
Full Academic Scholarship
For more details, visit:https://feia.ca/admissions/Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 36 |
Group 2 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 152 |
Total enrolment | 188 |
Average class size | 5 to 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 80% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 2 |
Five-day boarding program offered | No |
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Day Enrollment | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Boarding Enrollment | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Class Size | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 6 - 12 | |
SSAT | 6 - 12 | |
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | 6 - 12 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry: Yes
Application fee: $300
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit: N/A
The FEIA International Student Application Process includes four inclusive steps that must be completed in full before we can grant enrolment acceptance to any student applicant:
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average graduating class size | N/A |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | N/A |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | N/A |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | N/A |
Fort Erie International Academy Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
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Internships | N/A |
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University counseling |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Haotai (Daniel) Lui | 2020 | FEIA's premiere Grade 12 Grad, Daniel Lui , was accepted to 5 Canadian Universities along with a scholarship. We are pleased to share he will attend UofT's Management program in the fall of 2020 |
Throughout me years in education as Principal, I have successfully opened three schools. They are imprinted with the values of integrity, leadership, honesty and innovation. These three schools still proudly carry my legacy. Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) is definitely the most exciting venture in my career so far! I am passionate about the "East Meets West" philosophy. When I picture our graduates, I envision confident, forward-thinking youth who appreciate diverse cultures, are globally aware, creative and responsible. FEIA graduates will be prepared to lead and embrace future global challenges with the critical thinking skills they have developed at FEIA.
I am honoured to lead out first International School in Fort Erie, Ontario in Canada. The unique culture of Fort Erie International Academy is based on common values and beliefs held by all those who work and learn here. It will be embedded in our day to day climate culture.
School Mission - To inspire and empower students to realize their academic potential, to become agents of change, innovators and leaders on a global scale.
FEIA Academic leaders are actively engaged in the validation process through the Ontario Ministry of Education, in order to become an accredited school. The Ontario Seconday School Diploma (OSSD) opens the door to top universities in Canada and the world. FEIA is a collective effort that spends on the active involvement of our founders, Ontario Certified Teachers, students, parents and education advisors. Our diverse staff is motivated, enthusiastic and committed to providing a well-balanced program that engages students to grow, learn and challenge themselves so they can achieve their true potential. FEIA students will become lifelong learners, equipped to embrace the future with a global mindset that promotes collaboration, creativity, confidence and respect.
FEIA intends to establish itself as one of the finest private schools in the province. Chinese students will develop strong English Language skills as well as an understanding of North American culture, assuring a seamless transition into university life. As students benefit from a blend of Chinese and North American philosophies, they will develop a global perspective. Canadian and International students will have opportunities to appreciate Chinese culture and learn Mandarin throughout elementary and secondary school, as well as study in Chine through exchange programs and-op experiences.
A key component of student success is a strong partnership between home and school. We look forward to welcoming your children and to establishing relationships based on mutual respect, discovery and trust. Open communication is a cornerstone of my practice. My office door is always open!
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